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Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2016)

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2016)

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Activate Google account on tablet

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A Google account gives you access to several functions on your tablet, such as Gmail, Google Play and Google+. Before you can activate a Google account on your tablet, you need to set up your tablet for internet.

Step 1 of 12

Find "Google"

Slide your finger downwards starting from the top of the screen.

Step 2 of 12

Find "Google"

Tap the settings icon.

Step 3 of 12

Find "Google"

Tap Accounts.

Step 4 of 12

Find "Google"

Tap Add account.

Step 5 of 12

Find "Google"

Tap Google.

Step 6 of 12

Activate Google account

If you don't have a Google account, tap Or create a new account and follow the instructions on the screen to create an account.

Step 7 of 12

Activate Google account

Tap the text input field and key in the username for your Google account.

Step 8 of 12

Activate Google account

Tap NEXT.

Step 9 of 12

Activate Google account

Tap the text input field and key in the password for your Google account.

Step 10 of 12

Activate Google account

Tap NEXT.

Step 11 of 12

Activate Google account

Tap ACCEPT and follow the instruction on the screen to select settings for your Google account.

Step 12 of 12

Return to the home screen

Tap the Home key to return to the home screen.

Swipe right for the next step

Tap anywhere to dismiss

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